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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edson enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edson seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz is fighting to break Edson's control of his arms but Edson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Edson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diaz trying to control but Edson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Edson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Edson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Diaz feints and as Edson raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is fighting to break Edson's control of his arms but Edson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Edson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Edson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edson postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Edson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Edson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Edson slips an elbow through the middle.
Edson landing some decent shots from guard.
Edson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Edson lands a couple of elbows.
Edson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Edson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edson is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Edson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edson drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
We've been informed that Edson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edson on the ground.#T4#
Edson winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Edson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Edson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Edson!
Alexander Edson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Neal Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry everybody, I'll be back in better shape than ever!'. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Lindgren vs. Rizzo
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Burger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.#TD#
Burger drags the fight down to the ground.
Burger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Burger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Diaz is trying to keep Burger in close.
Burger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Burger scoring with some ground and pound.
Burger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Burger gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burger.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Burger tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Burger tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Burger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Burger is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Boby Burger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger checks a leg kick.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Burger.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burger.
Burger sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Burger avoids it this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Burger has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Burger jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##ES#
Burger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Burger ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burger dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Burger's head and hops out.
Burger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Burger blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Burger as Diaz shoots in.#CL#
Burger instigates a clinch. #TD#
Burger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Burger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burger tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB#
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Burger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burger sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Burger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Burger has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Burger manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Burger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Burger getting side control.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burger in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
Diaz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Burger controlling the position easily from mount.
Burger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Burger has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boby Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Burger is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Burger has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Burger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Burger stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet. #T3##CL#
Burger rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burger has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Burger has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Burger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Burger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burger taking a breather here. #T4##SUB#
Burger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Burger decides to stand back up. Burger steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
Boby Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burger scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Burger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Burger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Burger darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Burger into the cage.
Neal Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Burger. Burger gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Burger avoids it easily.
Burger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Burger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Burger ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burger moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Burger. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Burger moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Burger gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Burger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burger wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Burger is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burger cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Burger stalls from top position.#T2#
Burger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T3#
Diaz is trying to buck Burger off.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Burger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Burger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burger continues to stall.
Burger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boby Burger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boby Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boby Burger!
Boby Burger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry everybody, I'll be back in better shape than ever!'. |
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Event:
CMMA 10 265lbs Title
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe throws a good cross that connects.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahoe, as that shot connected.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mahoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Mahoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mahoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahoe is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mahoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Mahoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Mahoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz moves forwards but Mahoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoe with a jab.
Mahoe punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz backs off Mahoe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoe scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Mahoe lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Mahoe.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Mahoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahoe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mahoe.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.#T1#
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Mahoe coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.#T2#
Mahoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe connects with a jab.
Mahoe scores with a three punch combo!
Mahoe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe connects with the punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahoe as he connects with a hook.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Mahoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
Mahoe sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Mahoe counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mahoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoe circles away.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mahoe circles away easily
and Mahoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mahoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Mahoe finds it's target.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Mahoe both land. Nice combination.
Mahoe lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Diaz throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahoe with a jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Mahoe moved away.
Mahoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands with a right hand.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Mahoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
Maleko Mahoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry guys, I will be back better than ever.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lusnor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lusnor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Lusnor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lusnor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Lusnor distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Lusnor gets to his feet and stands over Diaz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diaz felt that one! Lusnor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diaz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruck Lusnor!
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry guys, I will be back better than ever.'. |
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